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Sonny Liston: The Mysterious Life and Death of a Champion

Summary The story of the life and career of boxer Sonny Liston, who rose from being a violent street enforcer for an organized crime ring to become the heavyweight champion of the world. View more details

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Sonny Liston: The Mysterious Life and Death of a Champion

Directed : Jeff Lieberman

Written : Unknown

Stars : Sonny Liston Jerry Izenberg William Nack Geraldine Liston

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7.4

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Genres : Biography Sport Documentary

Release date : Oct 10, 2015

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Production companies : Home Box Office (HBO)

Summary The story of the life and career of boxer Sonny Liston, who rose from being a violent street enforcer for an organized crime ring to become the heavyweight champion of the world. View more details

Details

Genres : Biography Sport Documentary

Release date : Oct 10, 2015

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Production companies : Home Box Office (HBO)

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Sonny Liston: The Mysterious Life and Death of a Champion (1995) Sonny Liston: The Mysterious Life and Death of a Champion (1995)

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